"That's not the kind of job we want to create." Councilman Brown on Initiative 300 that would form a commission to discuss how to welcome and study extraterrestrial life.
Wall Street Journal. October 29, 2010.
"We don't need to go to a chiropractor to find our backbone," says Councilman Brown
arguing that he viewed the new federal regulation as an intrusion on the authority of local governments.
"No citizen or legal resident should have to compete with workers who are here illegally," says Councilman Brown on Denver contracting E-Verify immigration statuses.
Denver Post, August 10, 2010
"One council member, Charlie Brown, sees no reason to rush, particularly with the decline in the real estate market. 'The mayor’s wife hated the house, so what?' Mr. Brown said. 'Maybe another first spouse will like it. I think it’s cool.' "
The New York Times, June 12, 2010
"It just doesn't make any sense," said Councilman Charlie Brown, who represents southeast Denver. "Wrong project at the wrong time in the wrong place." Councilman Brown on the city constructing canopies over entrance and exit ramps to the police department's basement garage that could grow vegetation.
CBS 4 Denver, May 12, 2010.
He led the charge to regulate the new form of controversial commerce
“You have put your heart and soul into solving the myriad number of issues that face your district,” said Councilman Charlie Brown, summing up the sentiments of those on the council at Rick Garcia's last council meeting.
Denver Post, February 22, 2010.
"It was like trying to pick your teeth with a rattlesnake." Councilman Brown on working with the many constituents on the medical marijuana ordinance.
PBS News Hour, February 1, 2010.
"The principal called me because he was concerned when he saw a (neon marijuana leaf) sign go up," Brown said of the soon-to-open Dr. Reefer. The Dr. Reefer storefront sits across the alley from the playground for Rocky Mountain SDA Academy. "Its playground looks right down on this dispensary," Brown said. "It's unbelievable. It's out of hand. It's out of control. It's the Wild West -- and we've got to get a grip on it." Councilman Brown on medical marijuana dispensaries sprouting across Denver.
7 News, October 21, 2009.